- Elders from the Tiriki community found in Vihiga county traveled to Nairobi and performed traditional funeral rituals for the late Cyrus Jirongo
- The elders, dressed in traditional clothing including hats and skins, showed a fair stance by looking at both sides of the incident.
- They called for vengeance if someone had a hand in the death, but also offered an alternative solution if he died a natural death.
Gigiri, Nairobi: A group of Tiriki elders from Virhembe, Shamakhokho in Vihiga county, have asked the spirit of the late Cyrus Jirongo to take revenge if human hands were involved in his death.
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Watiriki are among the three small communities found in Vihiga county.
Jirongo sadly died in Naivasha after his car collided with a speeding Climax bus.
As soon as the news of his death spread, people started mourning him online and offline.
Since Jirongo’s death, there have been many whispers about the cause of his death, with some people saying they feel there was someone’s hand.
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What did the elders of Tiriki say?
On December 18, a group of Tiriki elders traveled from the village and mourned him in the traditional way.
“Jirongo, you left home to find a living for your family, and unfortunately things went wrong for you,” said the leader of the group.
“We don’t know what to say, but we as the people of Tiriki say that if someone took you out of here and went to throw your body there, let the sun see him,” said the old man.
On the other hand, the elders had gentle words if Jirongo’s death was normal.
“If you went there of your own free will, let the house be quiet,” they said.
The group walked to the house, and when they entered, they repeated the same words and prayers.
“If someone had a hand in his death, let the sun see him; but if you left of your own free will, let the house be quiet and peaceful,” he said.
“May all those who enter this compound be blessed and have peace. The woman who enters this house be blessed and have peace. The woman should take care of the compound, and may the sun see her. As a Mtiriki we have said so, and as a Mukhovhe we have said so, so be it,” he added.
Kenyans are mourning Jirongo, this is what they said
Chrispinus Odera: “This time it seems the hyena will not escape the trap, things are becoming more serious than just words.”
Edwin Avumba Egesa:If they were really paying attention to their traditions, they would be wearing traditional clothes; what traditional old man wears a suit?”
Ruth Limo: “If these rituals work, let them be tried before the funeral, the first incident occurs.”
Sammy A Bel.: “Now the last day of the funeral will be the most severe!”
Ruth of Justice: “This time it will be painful. Never take these elders as a joke, especially when they perform circumcision rituals. People will see fire.”
Cure Abrams: “I thought it was just propaganda until the day my mother died; they were able to stop the rain until she was buried.”
Sandagi Joseph: “And these Islamic hats and those in the color of the church are badass.”
Irine Mudasia: “Damn them; if he left himself, it’s fine, but if there was someone behind this, let him go too.”
Francis Shem: “This is Balaam in the Bible. Even God knows what Balaam can do naturally. Before that day, if you know your hand is in this, come forward. This is not a joke, it is true. He will not show mercy to anyone or anything. These people are known. This is now the first attempt in Kenya, believe me.”
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